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as in coated
to form a layer over
you should apply a coat of primer first, and then overlay it with two coats of paint
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as in overlapped
to lie over parts of one another
cedar shingles overlaying one another on the roof
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Recent Examples of overlaid
Almost like a strata, this satisfying casserole features dense multigrain bread on the bottom, overlaid with chicken, aromatic vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and cream sauce.
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Last month, the agency posted an image of ICE agents, overlaid with VHS text and a glitchy filter—two characteristics of fashwave memes.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Her silver mesh frock was overlaid with crystals.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Google pitched the model as one that can solve complex science and math problems, and address nagging issues — such as generating images and overlaid text with incorrect spelling — that might deter enterprise customers from adopting AI services more widely.
—Mark Bergen, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Slow-motion footage from active shooter training courses, which is overlaid with bombastic opera and accented with a Ruben Östlund-like comic detachment.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Much of the content was overlaid with pink and featured pink hearts.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
The photos show her in the ballet studio and are overlaid with text describing how her body has changed since giving birth.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Another prominent shoe style was a platform knee-high boot which overlaid a lace-up shaft onto a base that looked like a towering pump, with a cut out leaving an open space in the back.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Last month, the agency posted an image of ICE agents, overlaid with VHS text and a glitchy filter—two characteristics of fashwave memes.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Her silver mesh frock was overlaid with crystals.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Google pitched the model as one that can solve complex science and math problems, and address nagging issues — such as generating images and overlaid text with incorrect spelling — that might deter enterprise customers from adopting AI services more widely.
—Mark Bergen, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025
Slow-motion footage from active shooter training courses, which is overlaid with bombastic opera and accented with a Ruben Östlund-like comic detachment.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Nov. 2025
Much of the content was overlaid with pink and featured pink hearts.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
The photos show her in the ballet studio and are overlaid with text describing how her body has changed since giving birth.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Another prominent shoe style was a platform knee-high boot which overlaid a lace-up shaft onto a base that looked like a towering pump, with a cut out leaving an open space in the back.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overlaid
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It’s made from weather-resistant, heavy-duty plastic coated to look like real wood and is corrosion- and fade-resistant.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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At Yerord Mas it’s brined and smoked like pastrami, but also coated in the signature basturma spice blend of chaimen.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Harbaugh is familiar with Vrabel’s style after the final four seasons of the former quarterback’s playing career in the late 1990s overlapped with the start of Vrabel’s NFL career.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Season 4 of Mayor of Kingstown overlapped with new seasons of Landman (Season 2) and Tulsa King (Season 3) being released on Paramount+.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Jan. 2026
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Families, providers emphasize importance of consistent therapy At Kaleidoscope Pediatric Therapy in Boise, where Evan receives care, therapists conduct over 400 visits a week, about 70% of which are covered by Medicaid, said co-owner Katie Rowe.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Suburban reporter Claudia Levens covered the board's decision and lack of public discussion about Botcher's role in the accident.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Overlaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overlaid. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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